Michael Jackson's Famous Moonwalk Loafers Set for Auction

The King of Pop’s “Magic Shoes.”

Footwear
13.9K 6 Comments
Save

Going under the hammer at GWS Auctions is a very special pair of loafers worn by the late Michael Jackson. Worn by the King of Pop during his Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever television special rehearsal in 1983, these Florsheim Imperial Loafers hold a special place in the world of Michael Jackson memorabilia due to the Motown 25 special being the first time MJ performed the moonwalk while performing Billie Jean. Other key attributes to the loafers is the signature found at the bottom of the sole, “Michael #2” marking found at the heel, and letter from choreographer Lester Wilson, who was gifted these “Magic Shoes” from MJ himself.

In more auction news, you can now bid on this extremely rare 1968 Porsche 908 Works short-tail coupe.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Netflix's ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Wants to Show You the Trial You Never Supposedly Saw
Fashion

Netflix's ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Wants to Show You the Trial You Never Supposedly Saw

Twenty years on, the courtroom that had no cameras gets its first forensic accounting — told only by the people who were inside it.

Cinemark Drops a Black Hat Popcorn Bucket Collectible for Michael Jackson Biopic
Food & Beverage

Cinemark Drops a Black Hat Popcorn Bucket Collectible for Michael Jackson Biopic

The wearable fedora bucket lands as limited memorabilia for the Jaafar Jackson-starring biopic.
1 Sources

Antoine Fuqua and Jaafar Jackson Step Into the World of Michael
Digital Cover

Antoine Fuqua and Jaafar Jackson Step Into the World of Michael

Presented by Lionsgate Films
In our latest digital cover story, the director and breakout star of the upcoming film Michael open up about legacy, reinvention, and the fight to honor an artist who changed pop forever


The Boy Makes History: Drake Surpasses Michael Jackson for Most No. 1 Singles by a Male Solo Artist
Music

The Boy Makes History: Drake Surpasses Michael Jackson for Most No. 1 Singles by a Male Solo Artist

With “Janice STFU” debuting at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, the 6 God officially breaks a long-standing tie with the King of Pop.

ROKIT Links up With PLEASURES on an Image-Heavy Collaboration
Fashion

ROKIT Links up With PLEASURES on an Image-Heavy Collaboration

Centered around the often overlooked gymnasium.

Watch Tom Hardy Transform Into Venom in New Leaked Clip
Entertainment

Watch Tom Hardy Transform Into Venom in New Leaked Clip

“We are Venom.”

The Weeknd Releases Limited Edition Festival Merch
Fashion

The Weeknd Releases Limited Edition Festival Merch

Only available for 48 hours.

Nike's Air Max Plus Returns in an OG White/Blue Colorway
Footwear

Nike's Air Max Plus Returns in an OG White/Blue Colorway

Blue fade.

Helmut Lang Taps Leigh Ledare For Latest Artist Series Collection
Fashion

Helmut Lang Taps Leigh Ledare For Latest Artist Series Collection

Limited edition T-shirts and posters.

adidas Originals's Adilette Takes on a Pair of Regal-Themed Color Schemes
Footwear

adidas Originals's Adilette Takes on a Pair of Regal-Themed Color Schemes

“Regal Coral” and “Regal Gold.”


The Nike Air Force 1 High Sees a Demure Marble Makeover
Footwear

The Nike Air Force 1 High Sees a Demure Marble Makeover

Groovy.

A "Mind-Blowing" New Prince Album Is Coming
Music

A "Mind-Blowing" New Prince Album Is Coming

An official website has also been set up.

Nike's Kobe AD NXT 360 Set to Don Lakers Colors Next
Footwear

Nike's Kobe AD NXT 360 Set to Don Lakers Colors Next

Honoring the respected franchise.

New 'Avengers: Infinity War' Featurette Revisits Wakanda
Entertainment

New 'Avengers: Infinity War' Featurette Revisits Wakanda

Including cast interviews from Chris Evans and Chadwick Boseman.

Nike's N7 Air Force 1 Low Spotlights Textured Weaving and Exposed Stitching
Footwear

Nike's N7 Air Force 1 Low Spotlights Textured Weaving and Exposed Stitching

Expected to drop soon.

Zaytoven Explores Trap Music's Origins for 'The Note'
Music

Zaytoven Explores Trap Music's Origins for 'The Note'

A new documentary about the iconic producer.

More ▾